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Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

News:Khadi Village Industries Corporation(KVIC) is trying to get international trademark for ‘khadi’ under the Paris Convention for the protection of industrial property to prevent any product from masquerading as ‘khadi’ nationally or globally. Facts: About Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property: The Paris Convention was signed in Paris, France in 1883.It is administered… Continue reading Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property

North Korea to attend Munich Security Conference for first time

News:North Korea will send a delegation to the Munich Security Conference for the first time. Facts: About Munich Security conference: It is an annual conference where world leaders discuss the international security challenges. The conference takes place in Munich,Germany.It was founded in 1963 by Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin. It is the world’s largest gathering of its… Continue reading North Korea to attend Munich Security Conference for first time

ICJ orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide

News:The International Court of Justice(ICJ) has unanimously ordered Myanmar to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide of Rohingyas in Myanmar. Facts: About Rohingya crisis: Rohingya are an ethnic group largely comprising Muslims who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They have their own language and culture and say they… Continue reading ICJ orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide

India participates in the Round-table of UNAIDS programme

News:India has participated at the United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) programme at the World Economic Forum(WEF). Facts: About the Programme: The theme of the programme was “Access for all: Leveraging Innovations, Investments and Partnerships for Health”. The programme laid emphasis on accessibility of health to all with innovative technologies and solutions and also on bridging economic… Continue reading India participates in the Round-table of UNAIDS programme

India opens its first Mahatma Gandhi convention centre in Niger

News:India has opened its first Mahatma Gandhi International convention centre(MGICC) in Niger. Facts: About Mahatma Gandhi convention centre: The Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre is the first centre to be established in Africa by India to honour Mahatma Gandhi. The convention centre has been designed to witness high-level and wide-ranging participation from African Union member states… Continue reading India opens its first Mahatma Gandhi convention centre in Niger

Explained: What is a Blue Corner notice

News:Interpol has issued a Blue Corner notice to help locate fugitive self-styled godman Nithyananda after the Gujarat Police had sought the agency’s intervention. Facts: About Interpol: The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1923.It is headquartered at Lyon,France. It facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control in around 194 countries.… Continue reading Explained: What is a Blue Corner notice

UN Commission on International Trade Law(UNCITRAL)

News:Recently,the Government of India has announced that the International Arbitration Tribunal has dismissed all claims against India in entirety in relation to cancellation of Letters of Intent for providing 2G services. Facts: About the issue: The arbitration arose against India due to cancellation of issuance of telecom licences to provide 2G services in five telecommunications… Continue reading UN Commission on International Trade Law(UNCITRAL)

India falls to 51st spot in EIU’s Democracy Index

News: Economist Intelligence Unit released Democracy Index 2019 Facts: About Democracy index: It is based on five categories: electoral process and pluralism; the functioning of government; political participation; political culture; and civil liberties. It ranks countries based on their scores on 60 indicators. It classifies them as one of four types of regime: full democracy,… Continue reading India falls to 51st spot in EIU’s Democracy Index

World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO

News:The United Nations International Labour Organization(ILO) has released the World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report. Facts: About the report: The report analyses key labour market issues, including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from decent work. Key findings of the report: The number… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2020 (WESO) report:ILO

Iran says it may pull out of nuclear treaty over Europe dispute

News:Iran has warned to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty(NPT) if the European countries refer the dispute over its Nuclear programme to the United Nation Security Council. Facts: About the issue: Britain, France and Germany launched a process last week charging Iran with failing to observe the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. This move… Continue reading Iran says it may pull out of nuclear treaty over Europe dispute

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